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To accelerate reductions in climate pollution in order to leave a better planet for future generations, and to create a bipartisan commission to develop economically viable policies to achieve science-based emissions reduction targets.

USA115th CongressHR-2326| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
John K. Delaney

John K. Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (15)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Environment Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017 This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must: undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate. In order to be eligible for membership on the commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.
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Timeline
May 3, 2017
Introduced in House
May 3, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 3, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6463: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCredit and credit marketsEconomic performance and conditionsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental healthGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsResearch and development

To accelerate reductions in climate pollution in order to leave a better planet for future generations, and to create a bipartisan commission to develop economically viable policies to achieve science-based emissions reduction targets.

USA115th CongressHR-2326| House 
| Updated: 5/22/2018
Climate Solutions Commission Act of 2017 This bill establishes a bipartisan National Climate Solutions Commission that must: undertake a comprehensive review of economically viable actions or policies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the United States; make recommendations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the President, Congress, and the states; and use as its goals for emissions reductions those estimated rates of reduction that reflect the latest scientific findings of what is needed to avoid serious human health and environmental consequences of a changing climate. In order to be eligible for membership on the commission, an individual must be a representative from: (1) nongovernmental organizations with expertise in the economy, energy, climate, or public health; or (2) industry organizations from relevant sectors. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) must conduct a study of programs, financial tools, and institutions that are focused on: (1) reducing the level of greenhouse gas emissions; or (2) encouraging the research, development, prototyping, and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies. The GAO must then report on: (1) the study results; and (2) an assessment of those financial tools, policies, and institutions that are most successful at reducing greenhouse gas emissions while protecting economic growth and employment.
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Timeline
May 3, 2017
Introduced in House
May 3, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
May 22, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
  • May 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • May 3, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • May 5, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.


  • May 22, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment.
John K. Delaney

John K. Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (15)
Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John J. Faso (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Patrick Meehan (Republican)Ryan A. Costello (Republican)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)

Environment Subcommittee, Environment Subcommittee, Science, Space, and Technology Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Environmental Protection

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6463: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate certain fuel excise taxes and impose a tax on greenhouse gas emissions to provide revenue for maintaining and building American infrastructure, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAir qualityAlternative and renewable resourcesClimate change and greenhouse gasesCongressional oversightCredit and credit marketsEconomic performance and conditionsEnergy efficiency and conservationEnergy researchEnvironmental healthGovernment lending and loan guaranteesGovernment studies and investigationsResearch and development